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31 Incredibly Easy Camping Recipes

All the campfire dinners, desserts, and make-ahead foil pack meals you need for an unforgettable foray into the great outdoors.
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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Frances Boswell
    5/31

    Foolproof Grilled Chicken

    For the very best results, brine the chicken, sear it over the flames, and finish cooking it on the other side of the grill before tossing with a robust vinaigrette.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Katherine Sacks
    6/31

    S'mores Sandwich Cookies

    Upgrade your campfire treats with soft honey-cinnamon cookies slicked with melted chocolate and two toasted, charred marshmallows.

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  • Photo by Vanessa Stump
    15/31

    Root Vegetable Hash

    Any root veg you have on hand will work for this easy dinner. Serve with eggs, fish, chicken, burgers, salads, or use it as a taco or quesadilla filling.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou
    16/31

    Strawberry-Granola Crisp

    The oat topping channels granola with olive oil, almonds, and maple syrup, while the filling is barely sweetened, instead taking advantage of in-season berries.

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    19/31

    Chile-Lime Clams with Tomatoes and Grilled Bread

    Don’t feel like cooking indoors? Toss a cast-iron pan right on the grill for a saucy dish of clams and chickpeas, and char some bread alongside for dipping.

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  • Nigel Cox
    20/31

    Leland Palmer

    For this adult version of the popular drink that's half lemonade and half iced tea, Damon Boelte combines gin, jasmine tea, limoncello, lemon juice, and grapefruit juice in a pitcher. It's camping's essential sipper.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kate Buckens
    21/31

    Grilled Greens and Cheese on Toast

    Pile charred Halloumi cheese, kale, and cherry tomatoes on garlicky bread for an almost-instant dinner from the grill. No bread? No problem—toss everything else together and eat it as a salad.

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  • Photo by Gregory Waldo, food styling by Katherine Sacks
    22/31

    Steak On a Hot Rock with Wild Herb Butter

    Depending on where you're camping, you'll likely find several kinds of wild greens and herbs within a short hike of your site. If you're unaware about the edibility of any plants, be sure to consult a foraging guidebook or pass on anything questionable.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kate Buckens
    31/31

    Big-Batch Pancake and Waffle Mix

    A lifesaver for camping trips. Use the mix to make pancakes, waffles, or savory dinner crepes. But note that unlike other pancake mixes, this one needs to stay in the cooler.

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